Discriminate Quote by Warren Farrell
““Women do not enter a profession in significant numbers until it is physically safe. So until we care enough about men's safety to turn the death professions into safe professions, we in effect discriminate against women.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on gender and workplace safety, 2015
Women avoid jobs that feel unsafe; safety improvements for men would also open those fields to women.
In simple terms: Women avoid unsafe jobs; safety helps gender equality.
Key Takeaway
Improve safety to broaden participation.
Themes
gender equality
workplace safety
occupational health
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
social commentary
advocacy
When to use this quote
- construction sites
- night shift jobs
- hazardous industries
- public transport
- healthcare
Key Concepts
risk assessment
social barriers
policy change
Questions to Reflect On
- How can safety reforms be prioritized?
- What other barriers persist?
A Different Perspective
Safety alone may not address deeper cultural biases.
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